English Teacher - High School

Portsmouth School Department Portsmouth High School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps English Teacher - High School Portsmouth School Department Portsmouth High School - Portsmouth, Rhode Island Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5847679 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026 Job Description TITLE: High School English Teacher REPORTS TO: Building Principal DIRECTLY SUPERVISES: N/A JOB DESCRIPTION (Summary): Under direction of the school principal and/or appropriate supervisor, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of individuals to ensure success for every student. Supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community. Develops, selects, and modifies instructional plans and materials in accordance with an approved curriculum to meet the needs of all students. Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices. Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities. Education Training and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field of education from an accredited college or university. In accordance with Rhode Island’s Right to Read Act, all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading. All qualified candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness (out-of-state teachers may be granted one year from their date of hire to complete the required training). Awareness Certification requires 10-hours of training, which can be completed online, and free-of-charge on BRIDGE-RI. For positions requiring Proficiency, more intensive coursework is required. Educators can achieve this by completing state-approved certificate/degree programs (e.g., reading specialist certification or a related Master’s degree). Upon successful completion of approved proficiency training, educators can apply for a free Literacy/Dyslexia Endorsement to add to their teaching certificate. Certificate/License Required Certificate required by the Rhode Island State Department of Education. Current Rhode Island Teacher Certificates in the appropriate subject area and level. Description of Duties, Responsibilities and Curricular Linkages 1. Creates a rigorous classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives. 2. Participates in and implements district and school-based professional development activities. 3. Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction that incorporates appropriate modeling and provides students with opportunities to learn, observe, question, and investigate in alignment with appropriate national, state and local standards. 4. Instructs students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as workshop model, stations, discussions and demonstrations. 5. Differentiates instruction to meet students’ varying needs and interests. 6. Takes all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities. 7. Develops and maintains positive and cooperative interactions and communications with parents, colleagues and community. 8. Monitors and assesses student progress using data and adjusts instruction accordingly. 9. Makes recommendations about and adheres to appropriate accommodations for all types of formal assessments. 10. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a positive learning environment in the classroom. 11. Adheres to the Rhode Island Educator Code of Professional Responsibility. 12. Works collaboratively with colleagues at the school and district level to improve teaching, learning and educational programming for students. 13. Ability and willingness to work in teams and co-taught settings. 14. Performs other duties as designated by the building principal. 15. Is accessible to students for academic support beyond the classroom. Physical Demands 1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect, determine, perceive and identify documentation and reports, and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time, in both indoor and outdoor environments, and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk, conference table, small student classroom table, or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally 10. Move and transport moderately heavy objects Terms of Employment 181 day school year NEAP Teacher Contract Evaluation Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the RI Model Educator Evaluation & Support System. Minimum Qualifications Standards Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications, Google Suite, Microsoft Office applications, email, Web applications, and industry-specific technology. Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts Welcome to Portsmouth High School Portsmouth High School is a community dedicated to the positive development of its students. The need of the student to know and to access immense bodies of knowledge, to reason through complicated situations, to maintain personal health, to engage in positive interpersonal relationships, to appreciate the past, to value the present and to plan for the future, clearly defines the task of PHS educators. Equal Opportunity Employer The Portsmouth School Department provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Any person who believes they may need reasonable accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources. Information pertaining to Title IX and how to file a report, including the Title IX Coordinator contact information and the PSD Title IX Policy, can be found on our website. About Portsmouth School Department The Portsmouth School Department (PSD) comprises four (4) schools that serve approximately 2200 students and an administration building. Portsmouth High School is a comprehensive 9-12 high school, Portsmouth Middle School 5-8, Hathaway Elementary School K-4 and Melville Elementary School PreK-4. PSD employs approximately 340 staff members including teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses, and support staff including clerks, maintenance, custodians and paraprofessionals. About the Town of Portsmouth Portsmouth is a scenic town in Newport County, Rhode Island and is the second-oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence. Portsmouth boasts a total area of 59.3 square miles, of which 23.2 square miles is land, including 4,000 acres of farmland and 36.1 square miles is water and 56 miles of coastline. Most of its land area lies on Aquidneck Island, which it shares with Middletown and Newport. In addition, Portsmouth encompasses some smaller islands, including Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island and Hog Island. With a population of 17,349 (2010 U.S. Census), the town has one of the most progressive farm preservation programs in New England. The local economy thrives on its boating industry including its five (5) marinas. Portsmouth is centrally located on the eastern seaboard between the major metropolitan areas of New York and Boston. Situated close to interstate highways, I-95, I-195, and 24, Portsmouth remains easily accessible to the rest of the northeast. Portsmouth is located 4 miles north of historic Newport, 22 miles east of Providence, 10 miles south of Fall River, 65 miles west of Cape Cod, 70 miles south of Boston, and 210 miles east of New York City. Job Requirements Complete Application Must Include: Official Transcripts related to all higher education coursework if applicable Current RIDE certification in content area At least three current reference letters (uploaded or submitted with application) *Only complete applications will be considered National BCI in accordance with RIGL if conditional offer of employment extended. Bachelor degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Jodi-Lee Neves 120 Education Lane Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr